From inspecting and fault-finding to maintenance and refurbishment work, you will play a hands-on role. You will ensure that everything is done efficiently and to the highest standards. Safety will be a priority. You will establish appropriate safety arrangements and ensure that both Network Rail staff and contractors follow safe working systems. By proactively managing and checking the quality of work and the competence of your people, you will see that assets fully comply and that all vehicles, machinery, tools, equipment and materials are fit for purpose. Along the way, you will produce a range of essential reports.
Signals and Telecommunications. You will work with equipment including signals that control when trains can run, level crossings, and point systems. With your willingness to learn, you will develop a wide range of technical skills across a variety of handheld, electrical, and digital equipment.
You are important to your team.
The team depends on you.
We would expect you to direct, organize, and motivate a high-performing team. Your skills are important.
As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!
Privileged staff travel - 75% discount on all leisure travel and it includes family members
Up to 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work by train
Benefits package includes health care offers, bike-to-work scheme, discounted health club membership, and discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare, and online shopping site
Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35-hour workweek contract, hybrid working, flexible working, and family-friendly support
5 days of absence voluntary work with pay
2 weeks of paid leave reserved for the Armed Forces community
In the Wales and West region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can thank and acknowledge colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviour.
Essential Criteria
Experience in organizing and managing the safe and efficient delivery of work
Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing
Knowledge of maintenance, inspection, fault-finding, and discipline-specific refurbishment techniques
Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures, and instructions
A clear and inspiring leader with a strong sense of direction Desirable Criteria
Possess or be working towards NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have reached the appropriate level of knowledge gained through relevant comparable experience
Ability and willingness to drive vehicles as required It is important that this is the right role for you.
Here is some additional information that may be helpful to you:
Shifts - Operational roles include a rotating shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends
Working outdoors - Our workers work outdoors in all weather, so you should be comfortable working in different conditions
Working safely - job offers are subject to drug and alcohol tests, passing the relevant medical assessment, and BPSS pre-employment checks. This will include hearing and vision tests
Driving - As a team leader, you will also need a driving license (category B) in order to drive Network Rail vehicles
Commuting times - You will also need to be within 60 minutes of the location you are applying for.
This role involves working during the day, at night, and on weekends, and is a critical safety role, so it is subject to drug and alcohol tests and passing the relevant medical assessment.
You are important to us.
Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is highly important in this role, and we will provide all the training you need to develop technical skills and expertise.
Non-technical leadership. If you join us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in railways. Today's workers are tomorrow's technicians and team leaders, and we offer a clear career path for you.
Salary: £56,777 per annum
Some on call may be required at times.
Closing date: 31st July 2026
Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.
The assessment process will consist of a competency and technical interview.
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Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. .
Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We're constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we're working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please email [email protected].
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
